Police Officer

Job Summary

Excellent internship opportunity at a progressive City. Intern will work in Councilmember Abbe Land's office, under the direction of her Deputy, approximately 6-10 hours per week (hours may be increased if necessary). Duration of internship contingent upon completion of projects and/or graduation.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Assist the Council office with research and analysis regarding women's issues; violence issues; environmental issues; housing issues; arts issues; economic development issues and human rights issues.
• Serves as liaison between the Councilmember's office and various City, County and State agencies, city constituents and local businesses.
• Performs independent research, including extensive use of telephone in addition to traditional library and periodical research.
• Interacts daily with co-workers and members of the community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in college and pursuing a degree in Government, Public Administration, Communications, Political Science, Law, Womens' Studies, Journalism or a closely related field.
• Graduate student desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong computer, writing and communication skills are necessary for successful completion of duties.
• Some clerical duties will be required.
• Flexible work schedule available.

Temporary Position Information

• This position is a temporary position and not eligible to participate in any benefit programs of the City, except those mandated by federal or state law.
• Temporary employees will receive leave accruals based upon actual hours worked with eight (8) hours paid vacation for every 160 actual hours worked and one (1) hour of paid sick leave for every 20 actual hours worked with a maximum sick leave accrual of 48 hours.
• Eight (8) hours paid holiday time will be granted to temporary employees who have 70 or more hours of paid time in the pay period in which the recognized City holiday occurs.

Required Questions

• Are you currently enrolled in college? Yes No
• Are you pursuing an Associates Degree? Yes No
• Are you pursuing a Bacherlor's Degree? Yes No
• Are you pursuing a Master's Degree? Yes No
• Is your major in Public Adminstration? Yes No
• Is your major in Political Science? Yes No
• Is your major in Law? Yes No
• Is your major in Broadcasting and/or Journalism? Yes No
• Is your major in Communications? Yes No
• Is your major in Women's Studies? Yes No
• List your major if not noted.
• Are you available weekdays? Yes No